For the third day in a row, on Thursday, proceedings in the Assembly and Council came to a shouting halt over the issue of reservations for Marathas, Muslims and Dhangars.

The highlight of the day was NCP leader Ajit Pawar, who in complete contradiction to his previous statement, said the Backward Class Commission report of Marathas must be tabled in the House. Another NCP senior and OBC leader Chhagan Bhujbal said the Maratha quota should be beyond the existing quantum of 52%, so that the OBC quota is not encroached upon.